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P938 TGK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,174 mi
Last recorded146,174 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 TGK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 146,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to o/s sill

emissions poor,

heavy perishing and cracking to n/s rear tyre

horn push poor,

o/s outer rear tyre worn smoth near cords

Fail 16 Feb 2012 146,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to o/s sill

emissions poor,

heavy perishing and cracking to n/s rear tyre

horn push poor,

o/s outer rear tyre worn smoth near cords

Pass 18 Feb 2011 122,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

damage to offside front sill

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside windscreen wiper poor

right horn button not working

Fail 21 Jan 2011 120,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damagew to o/s rear sill

heavy damage to o/s sill lip's

rear shocks have has a slightly reduced damping effect

slight play in steering / steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,326 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 99,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear shock absorbers corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 19 Jan 2010 98,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Is Not Extra Load Tyre.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,362 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,879 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,486 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION FRONT TO REAR

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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P938 TGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P938 TGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P938 TGK registered?

P938 TGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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